Crossing the River
Crossing the River by Caryl Phillips, published by Faber & Faber in 2000, is a historical fiction work that spans 250 years of the diaspora. This edition, written in English and comprising 256 pages, follows the separate journeys of two brothers and a sister as they navigate different epochs and continents. Their stories include one brother serving as a missionary in Liberia during the 1830s, the other as a pioneer on a wagon trail to the American West, and their sister as a GI stationed in a Yorkshire village during World War II.
Readers will find a rich exploration of the diverse experiences and challenges faced by the characters as they traverse significant historical moments. The narrative delves into themes of migration and identity, reflecting on the impact of historical events on individual lives. Through these interconnected stories, Phillips presents a multifaceted view of the diaspora, inviting readers to engage with the complexities of history and personal journeys.
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Spans 250 years of the diaspora. It tracks two brothers and a sister on their separate journeys through different epochs and continents: one as a missionary to Liberia in the 1830s, one a pioneer on a wagon trail to the American West, and one a GI posted to a Yorkshire village in World War II.
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